Healthy Beef and Broccoli
Healthy Beef and Broccoli is a quick stir fry.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 1 ½ lbs flank steak thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 shallot finely chopped
- 4 green onions sliced
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot starch
- ¾ cup water
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat half the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add beef and cook until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add remaining oil, garlic, shallot, and green onions. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add broccoli, cover, and cook for 5 minutes until tender.
- In a small bowl, mix water and arrowroot starch until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine soy sauce, coconut sugar, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Add starch mixture to the sauce and stir well.
- Pour sauce into the pan and cook until thickened, about 3–5 minutes.
- Return beef to the pan and toss to coat.
- Cook for 2–3 more minutes until everything is heated through.
- Serve your Healthy Beef and Broccoli over rice if desired.
Notes
- Swap beef with chicken or tofu if preferred.
- Serve with brown rice, white rice, or noodles.
- Add carrots or bell peppers for extra vegetables.